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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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