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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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