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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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