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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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