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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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