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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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