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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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