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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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