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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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