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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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