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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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