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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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