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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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