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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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