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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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