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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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