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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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