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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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