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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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