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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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