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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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