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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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