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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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