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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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