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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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