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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches 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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