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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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