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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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