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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines 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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