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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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