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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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