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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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