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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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