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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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