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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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