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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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