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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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