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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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