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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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