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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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