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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources