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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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