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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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