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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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