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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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