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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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