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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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