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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing 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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