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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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