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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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