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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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