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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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