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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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