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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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