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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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