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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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