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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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