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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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