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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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