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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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