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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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