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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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