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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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