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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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