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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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