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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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