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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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