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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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