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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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