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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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