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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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