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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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