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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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