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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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