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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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