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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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