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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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