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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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