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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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