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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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