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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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