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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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