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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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