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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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