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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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