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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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