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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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