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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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