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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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