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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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