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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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