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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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