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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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