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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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