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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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