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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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