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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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