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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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