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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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