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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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