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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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