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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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