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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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