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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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