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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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