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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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