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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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