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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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