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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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