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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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