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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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