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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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