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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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