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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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