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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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