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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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