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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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