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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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