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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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