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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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