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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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