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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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