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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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