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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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