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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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