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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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