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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)