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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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