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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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