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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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