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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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