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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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