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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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