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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education