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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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