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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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