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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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