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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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