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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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