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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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