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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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