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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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