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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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