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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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