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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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