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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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