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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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