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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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