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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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