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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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