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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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