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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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