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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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