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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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