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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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