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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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