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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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