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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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