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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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