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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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