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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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