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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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