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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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