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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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