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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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