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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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