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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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