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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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