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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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