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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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