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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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