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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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