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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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