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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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