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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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