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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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