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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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