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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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