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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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