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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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