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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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