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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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