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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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