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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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