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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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