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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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