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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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