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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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