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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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