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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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