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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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