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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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