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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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