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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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