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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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