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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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