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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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