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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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