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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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