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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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