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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers 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 massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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