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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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