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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses 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 usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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