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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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