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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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