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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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