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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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