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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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