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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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