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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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