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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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