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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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