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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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