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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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