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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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