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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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