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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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