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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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