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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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