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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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