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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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