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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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