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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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