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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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