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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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