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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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