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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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