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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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