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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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