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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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