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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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