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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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