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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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