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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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