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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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