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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key 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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