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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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