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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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