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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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