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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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