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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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