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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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