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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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