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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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