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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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