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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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