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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates 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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