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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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