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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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