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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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