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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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