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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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