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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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