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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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