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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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