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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of 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 institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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