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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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