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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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