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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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