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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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