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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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