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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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