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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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