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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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