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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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