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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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