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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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