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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers 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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