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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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