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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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