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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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