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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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