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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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