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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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