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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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