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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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