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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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