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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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