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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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