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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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