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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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