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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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