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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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