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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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