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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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