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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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