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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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