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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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