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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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