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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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