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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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