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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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