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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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