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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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