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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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