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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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