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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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