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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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