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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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