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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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