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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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