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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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