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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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