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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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