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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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