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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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