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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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