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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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