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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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