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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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