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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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