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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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