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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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