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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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