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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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