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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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