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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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