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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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