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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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