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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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