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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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