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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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