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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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