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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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