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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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