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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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