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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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