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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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