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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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