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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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