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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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