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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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