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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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