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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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