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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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