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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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