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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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