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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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