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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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