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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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