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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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