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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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