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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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