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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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