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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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