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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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