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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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