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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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