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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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