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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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