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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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