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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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