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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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