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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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