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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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