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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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