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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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