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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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