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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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