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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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