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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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