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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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