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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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