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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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