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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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