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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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