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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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