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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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