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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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