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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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