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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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