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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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