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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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