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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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