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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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