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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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