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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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