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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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