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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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