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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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