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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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