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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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