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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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