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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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