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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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