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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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