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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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