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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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