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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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