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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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