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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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