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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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