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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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