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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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