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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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