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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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