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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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