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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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