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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo � – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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