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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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