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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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