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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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