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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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