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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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