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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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