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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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