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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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