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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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