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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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