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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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