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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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