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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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