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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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