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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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