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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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