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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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