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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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