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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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