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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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