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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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