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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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