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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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