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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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