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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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