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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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