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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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