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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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