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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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