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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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