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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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