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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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