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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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