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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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