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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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