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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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