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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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