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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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