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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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