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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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