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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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