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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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