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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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