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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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