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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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