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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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