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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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