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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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