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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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