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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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