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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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