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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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