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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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