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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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