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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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