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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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