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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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