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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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