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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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