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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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