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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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