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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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