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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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