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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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