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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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