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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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