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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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