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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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