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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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