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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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