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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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