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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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