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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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