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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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