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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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