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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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