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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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