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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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