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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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