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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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