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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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