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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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