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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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