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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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