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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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