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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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