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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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