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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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