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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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