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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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