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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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