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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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