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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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