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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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