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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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