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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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