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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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