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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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