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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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