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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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