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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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