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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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