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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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