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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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