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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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