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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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