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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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