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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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