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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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