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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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