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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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