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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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