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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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